Randy Harrell, 64, died Saturday, April 14, 2012. He was born March 1, 1948, in Bryan to Clyde Wallace Harrell and Margaret Harrell. Randy graduated from Gonzales High School in 1966. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. After being honorably discharged, Randy enrolled in Texas Christina University receiving a degree in Ranch Management. Randy was employed by the family business, Harrell Cattle Company.Randy made a name for himself as a team roper in the south Texas area. In later life, he moved to Port Aransas.

Survivors include a son, Dale (Nita) Harrell; a daughter, Jennifer (Bill) Hubbell; two grandchildren and a sister, Ronda Brandt.

Visitation was Thursday, April 19 at 5 p.m. at Vinyard Funeral Home followed by a Memorial service at 6 p.m. Cremation followed.

Memorials may be made to the Coastal Conservation Association, 6919 Port West Drive, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77024.